Things to Do in Big Bend National Park, TX

Discover the best events, activities, and local happenings in Big Bend National Park, TX. Updated daily.

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Hops and Props 2026

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 PM UTC · Fort Worth Aviation Museum · 3300 Ross Ave., TX

Hops and Props is our annual craft beer tasting festival. We feature local brewers, live music, food, family-friendly vendors, airplane rides, games, activities, and fun. This is our annual in-person

Art Documentation: Studio Session

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 4:30 AM–6:00 AM UTC · Dougherty Arts Center · 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX

A hands on workshop focusing on how to create high-quality documentation of your artwork.

Free

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day

In 1 week · Apr 27 – Apr 29 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

This April you can power the Earth Day procession at Discovery Green! Houston’s downtown celebration features community artists and projects including a Magpies and Peacocks fashion show, University of Houston, Downtown art installation, Houston recycled goods artist Glee Ryan and a community art...

KidsFree

Family Night: Spring Painting

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 11:00 PM–11:45 PM UTC · Pflugerville Public Library · 1008 W Pfluger St, Pflugerville, TX

Families with children ages 5-12 register for a fun-filled family evening at the library. We will schedule different activities such as crafts, special guests, and more. To accommodate more participants, parents will not register but they need to stay in the room to assist their children. Every...

Free

Crafter’s Corner

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Branch Library · 3020 N. Locust St., Denton, TX

Bring your current crafting project to work on and meet others in the local crafting community. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new at this come and-go program.

KidsFree

Butterfly Embroidery Craft

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Parker Williams Branch Library · 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, TX

Spring has sprung! Enjoy the season with this colorful butterfly embroidery craft. All supplies are provided. Registration is required.

KidsFree

Open Studio

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Education Studio · Dallas, TX

Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered each month, so families are encouraged to return frequently. All materials are provided. This program is designed for children...

Cinco In The District

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame · 1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, Fort Worth, TX

Celebrate Mexican American art and culture at Cinco in the District! This event is presented by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in collaboration with the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, the Cattle Raisers Museum, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Cinco in the District.

KidsFree

Celebrate Spain

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Spain without leaving Dallas! Celebrate Spain invites everyone to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, a bustling marketplace, and art-making for all ages. Join us for an evening of discovery and merriment where the traditions and energy of Spain come alive.

Free

The Yarn Society

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library · 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX

Welcome to The Yarn Society! Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there! Hope to see you here. ♥ ¡Bienvenidos a la sociedad de hilo! Nos juntaremos y tejeremos juntos. Disfrutaremos la compañía de todos y hablaremos también. ¡Los espero! ♥

KidsFree

Adapted Art Adventurers (Families)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Harrington Library · 1501 18th St, Plano, TX 75074, Plano, TX

Adapted Library programs are sensory-friendly and targeted toward the needs of neurodivergent children, teens, adults and their families/caregivers. Neurodivergent includes autism spectrum disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette's and other developmental and learning...

Free

Crafting Joy: Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose!

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Cozby Library and Community Commons · 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX 75019, Coppell, TX · Ages 18+

Repurpose crafts wills include bird feeders, planters, outdoor decor, and more. For adults 18 and older. No registration is required. Accessibility Visit our Accessibility page for more information.

Free

Knit & Nosh

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Atascocita Branch Library · 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble, TX

Join our adults-only knitting and crochet group on the last Tuesday of each month for a relaxing evening of conversation. Bring your current projects, enjoy tea and treats, and chat with fellow crafters.

KidsFree

Drawing from the Masters

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 12+

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.

KidsFree

Blooming Poem Fortune Teller

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX · Ages 8–18

Turn the classic origami paper fortune teller into a poetic flower! After folding the paper into a fortune teller, we will write words and phrases on the petals. Then we'll pick random flowers and use the words on the petals to create poems. This program is intended for ages 8-18.